Preconstruction Manager - Government Design-Build

Michael Page; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

3 weeks PTO

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parking

Onsite fitness facility

Job summary

MPI in Bethesda, MD seeks a Preconstruction Manager - Government Design-Build to lead preconstruction and estimating for complex projects ranging from $10M to $200M+. You will collaborate with owners, design teams, and leadership to craft competitive bids and resilient project strategies across public-sector, design-build, and negotiated pursuits.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in construction management or related field, 5+ years in preconstruction/estimating, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of preconstruction and estimating experience within commercial construction.
• Proven experience estimating projects valued between approximately $10M and $200M+.
• Experience working directly with owners, clients, architects, and design teams.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction methods, building systems, trades, and estimating best practices.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities with the capacity to balance multiple deadlines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction and estimating efforts for projects ranging from approximately $10M to $200M+.
• Develop conceptual estimates, detailed estimates, budgets, and competitive bids throughout the preconstruction lifecycle.
• Pursue public-sector and government design-build opportunities, helping develop competitive project strategies and proposals.
• Partner directly with owners, clients, architects, engineers, and design teams throughout the preconstruction process.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documentation to establish accurate scopes and budgets.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing while identifying scope gaps and potential project risks.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop detailed estimates across multiple construction trades.
• Provide value engineering and constructability recommendations to improve project cost, schedule, and overall execution.
• Prepare and deliver professional estimate presentations and proposal materials to clients and internal leadership.
• Manage multiple active pursuits, estimates, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Collaborate closely with operations and project teams to ensure a seamless transition from preconstruction into construction.
• Help strengthen client and trade-partner relationships while contributing to the company's continued growth throughout the DMV.

Skills

Estimating experience

Owner collaboration

Presentation skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

MPI in Bethesda, MD seeks a Preconstruction Manager - Government Design-Build to lead preconstruction and estimating for complex projects ranging from $10M to $200M+. You will collaborate with owners, design teams, and leadership to craft competitive bids and resilient project strategies across public-sector, design-build, and negotiated pursuits.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in construction management or related field, 5+ years in preconstruction/estimating, and proficiency with